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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Green Space in the City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different kinds and uses of green space that exist in an urban area. They create maps of local parks and research the history of each park. They conduct a survey of residents near the park and interview a park...
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Website
The White House

The White House: Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and...
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Website
Other

U.s. Agency for International Development

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the U.S. Agency for International Development. USAID "is the U.S. federal government agency that implements America's foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs." Learn all about the work it does around...
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Website
Other

Usa.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
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Website
Other

Digital.gov: Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Hackpad

For Students 9th - 10th
This toolkit is intended for government agencies and other organizations to help them evaluate the accessibility of their social media programs. It contains tips, real-life examples and best practices to ensure that social media content...
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Other

Us Government: Fed Stats

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shows charts, graphs, and information from more than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government that produce statistics of interest to the public.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the U.S government's Environmental Protection Agency has many links to additional topics. The links are located on the left side of the page.
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Website
Other

U.s. Office of Personnel Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the Office of Personnel Management, one of the many independent government agencies.
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Activity
Other

Independent Agencies and Government Corporations

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
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Website
Other

Pse Net: Government Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in finding a government job? This site provides resources on finding government jobs and tips for preparing for employment.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About National Security and Surveillance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module and lesson plan which examines whether or not the federal government should monitor phone and internet activity to protect the security of the United States. Comprehensive materials including C-SPAN videos and related...
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Primary
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Code of Federal Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable and browsable database of U.S. federal regulations and rules issued by U.S. federal agencies.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Federal Digital System

For Students 9th - 10th
The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides...
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Activity
Other

Fec: The Fec and the Federal Campaign Finance Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Sharp critique of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and its role in enforcing campaign finance rules in the United States. Provides good information on the structure of the FEC, its members, its relationship with other branches of...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Labor Battles in the Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Homestead Strike of 1892 and the Pullman Strike of 1894 and how these ended, as well as responses of the federal government to the labor movement. Includes questions for students at end.
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Website
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury Education

For Students 9th - 10th
"We are pleased to welcome you to Treasury's Learning Vault, where you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you."
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Federated States of Micronesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of the Federated States of Micronesia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and...
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Website
National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency of the federal government, find information about its grants-to-artists programs, its national initiatives in support of the arts, and its publications and...
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Website
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...
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Website
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Bureau of Investigation(F.B.I)is an independent agency of the U.S. government. This homepage contains a wide variety of information, such as: Your FBI, Contacting the FBI, Major Investigations, Employment, etc.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides activities, tips, and lessons for students of all ages regarding the environment.
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Website
Other

E Rulemaking Program: Let Your Voice Be Heard

For Students 9th - 10th
You can make a difference in the federal decision making process. Search by date, category, or government agency and read recent governmental regulations. Assess these regulations firsthand and provide feedback to the people who matter.
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Website
Other

Sec: The Securities and Exchange Commission Website's About Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Securities and Exchange Commission site provides information about the regulatory agency that oversees the securities industry.